“Agenda items include electing a new chairperson-elect, proposed changes to the constitution and bylaws and the future direction of the Chamber,” she said.

Members should call Denise Brock at 446-2030 if they plan to attend, she said.

POSGCD seeking applicants for director

MILANO—An opening exists on the Post Oak Savannah Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term of the Milam County at large representative. This unexpired term extends through December 2015.

Rockdale area resident Carroll Glaser submitted his resignation to the Milam County Commissioners Court and it was accepted at the court’s regular session on Monday.

Anyone interested in applying for the opening may submit a resume to the County Judge’s office at the Milam County Courthouse at 102 S. Fannin in Cameron. This is an uncompensated public service position.

Applicants must be residents of Milam County. Your resume should describe your background, qualifications and interest in groundwater issues. You may include letters of support and or petitions with signatures from Milam County citizens that support you for inclusion on the board if you so choose, but this is not a requirement.

Deadline for applying is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.

Wednesday first filing day for May 10 elections

Wednesday, Jan. 29, was the first filing day for the May 10 city and school elections in Rockdale.

Terms of two city council members are expiring this year, west ward councilman Doug Calame and east ward councilman Leroy Phillips.

Phillips was elected on Dec. 21 but only to the unexpired term of former council member Melody Dawson. Her full term expired this year.

Filing is weekdays Jan. 29 through Feb. 28 at City Hall. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Rockdale Downtown Association is hosting a reception for Chris Dyess, to honor him for his years of service as President of the RDA as well as to the entire community, according to Toby Johnson, president.

It will be held at the Rockdale Municipal District Office located in the Bit of History Building on Thursday, February 6, from 10 a.m. until noon. Everyone is invited.

Coffee and cake will be served.

Police, RVFD events combine on Feb. 15th

Tickets, priced at $15 each, are on sale at The Rockdale Police Department for a “new look” Officer of the Year banquet Feb. 15 at the KC Hall.

In 2014, Officer of the Year will be combined with the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department’s annual awards banquet during which Firefighter of the Year, and other recognitions, will be presented.

Those are usually part of the RVFD’s Christmas banquet which was not held in December, 2013.

“This event is pre-sale only,” Lt. J. D. Newlin said.

“Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a meal catered by Sho’ Nuff Soul Food. The awards program will begin about 7 with a dance at 8,” Newlin said.

Bake sale set Friday for MCSO employee

CAMERON—A “Super Bowl” bake sale benefiting the Jim and Wrenie Wheeless family is set for Friday, Jan. 31 across from the Cameron Post Office, corner of Houston and 2nd Street.

The sale will get underway at 7 a.m. Items will include cakes, pies, cookies and snacks.

Jim was diagnosed with lung cancer in December and will undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatments. He works at the Milam County Sheriff’s Office.

The family is in need of financial help to pay for travel to and from the treatments, prescriptions and other medical needs.

Milano council to hear truck stop proposal

MILANO—Milano city council members are set to hear an extensive proposal from Sal Maredia on Monday at their regular 6:30 p.m. meeting at the town’s Civic Center.

He will present plans to build an Exxon truck stop inside the city limits.